For renters dealing with unfair landlord charges
We draft the demand letter or the small-claims packet. You sign and send. Most renters finish the first step in about 10 minutes.
Create an account to save your progress and pay only when you're ready to download.
Your landlord deducted hundreds for scuffs, paint, or carpet wear that was there when you moved in — or that's just normal wear and tear.
You moved out weeks or months ago and your landlord still hasn't sent your deposit back. In most states, they're already past the legal deadline.
Your landlord kept part of your deposit but never gave you a written breakdown of the deductions — which is required by law in most states.
Most disputes settle without a lawyer — once the landlord sees a professional letter.
Three steps. About 10 minutes. No legal jargon.
Answer a guided intake. We save as you go.
Demand letter, court packet, or both — built from your facts.
Download a PDF, or we'll mail certified on your behalf.
Start with a demand letter. Escalate to court if they don't pay.
Step 1: Put them on notice
$30
A professional demand letter that tells your landlord exactly what they owe you, why, and what happens if they don't pay, with state-law references where applicable.
Step 2: Take them to court
$50
A complete 6-document court prep packet — case summary, damages worksheet, evidence checklist, hearing prep guide, filing reminders, and service of process instructions.
No printer, no post office, no hassle. Add mailing at checkout and we print and send your documents via USPS. Track delivery from your dashboard.
Demand Fighter Mail
$14.99
Your letter mailed directly to your landlord
Small Claims Mail
$12.99
Your court packet printed and mailed to you
Best Value
$15/month · billed every 4 months ($60)
One subscription includes both Demand Fighter and Small Claims Fighter, with unlimited use while active. If a demand letter turns into court prep, you are already covered.
See Why It Pays OffFor most security deposit and landlord disputes, no. Demand letters and small claims court are designed to be handled without an attorney. Our tools help you prepare professional, organized documents.
That's what Small Claims Fighter is for. Your demand letter creates a paper trail that strengthens your court case. If they don't respond, you have everything you need to escalate.
Most people finish the demand letter intake in about 10 minutes. Small claims prep takes about 15 minutes. Your documents are generated instantly after checkout.
No. DontPayClaims.com is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. We provide AI-powered document tools that help you communicate your dispute clearly and prepare for court.
Step-by-step guides for the most common landlord disputes.
Helpful Guides
These renter guides explain the issues people usually search before they decide whether they need a demand letter, small claims prep, or both.
If your landlord owes you money, the first big decision is often whether to send a demand letter or prepare for small claims. Here is how renters usually think it through.
April 6, 2026
Read guide →Landlords often try to pass repainting costs to tenants after move out. Here is when that charge may be valid, when it may not be, and how renters can respond.
April 6, 2026
Read guide →Small claims judges usually want a simple, organized story backed by proof. Here is the evidence renters most often rely on when suing a landlord.
April 6, 2026
Read guide →Guided wizard. Review-ready documents. Ready in minutes.